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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,419.60, 29,129.40 and 19,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,419.60, 29,129.40 and 19,246.80 is: 28,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,419.60 : 29,129.40 = 19,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,419.60/29,129.40 = 19,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,419.60x = 29,129.40 × 19,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,419.60x = 560,647,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,647,735.92/19,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,870.20

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